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Making time for what matters | Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky (authors of Sprint and Make Time, co-founders of Character Capital)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Prioritizing Sleep and Accountability for Energy

Sleep is crucial for energy, leading to creating an environment conducive to sleep, such as avoiding distractions like phones and TVs, and using tools like an eye mask. Additionally, accountability plays a key role in maintaining an exercise routine, as hiring a personal trainer can provide structure, motivation, and guidance. Emphasizing these two pillars, sleep and accountability, has significantly boosted the individual's energy levels in recent years.

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Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky are the authors of best-selling books Sprint and Make Time. They have helped more than 300 teams design new products and bring them to market, including those at YouTube, Gusto, One Medical Group, and Slack. Jake and John are co-founders of the venture capital firm Character, where they support startups with capital and sprints. Previously, they were operating partners at Google Ventures and, before that, design leaders at Google, where John worked on Google Ads and YouTube and Jake helped build Gmail and co-founded Google Meet. In our conversation, we discuss:

• “Busy bandwagon” and “infinity pools”

• Creating one “highlight” each day

• Their four-part framework for productivity

• How to use the calendar to design your day

• How creating friction can help you avoid distractions

• Tips on creating a distraction-free phone

• Strategies for managing email and distractions

• The importance of reflecting on the day and making time for meaningful work

• Design sprints

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